What happens if I can't find a job during OPT?

You have 90 days of unemployment during your 12-month OPT period:

• Can be unemployed for up to 90 days total
• After 90 days, you must leave U.S. or change status
• Unemployment days accumulate (don't reset)

For STEM OPT: You get additional 60 days (total 150 days for combined OPT).

Tips: Start job search early, consider volunteer work (counts as employment), network actively.